Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
64C/128T · 5.4 GHz · 350 W · sTR5 · PassMark #9
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Zen 4 · 64C/128T · sTR5
Threadripper Pro 7995WX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX lands at 84 and Threadripper Pro 7995WX at 96. That puts Threadripper Pro 7995WX ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX if…
- ✓PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- ✓Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- ✓Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
Pick Threadripper Pro 7995WX if…
- ✓Massive core counts
- ✓ECC memory support
- ✓Workstation/server-grade platform
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX | Threadripper Pro 7995WX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 64 | 64 |
| Threads | 128 | 128 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | — |
| TDP | 350 W | — |
| Socket | sTR5 | sTR5 |
| Platform | WRX90 or TRX50 | — |
| Memory | 8-channel DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM, up to 2TB (on WRX90) | — |
| PCIe | 128x PCIe 5.0 + 8x PCIe 4.0 from CPU (on WRX90) | — |
| PassMark rank | #9 of 5,901 | — |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 151,322 | — |
| Architecture | — | Zen 4 |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX
- +PassMark top-10 multi-thread performance (151,322 CPU Mark)
- +Workstation-tier core counts for rendering and compilation
- +Current PassMark-tracked street price around $7,999
- −Workstation platform — overkill for gaming-only builds
Threadripper Pro 7995WX
- +Massive core counts
- +ECC memory support
- +Workstation/server-grade platform
- −Niche platform, limited motherboards
- −High TDP requires serious cooling
- −Premium price
FAQ: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX vs Threadripper Pro 7995WX
Which is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX? +
Threadripper Pro 7995WX scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX worth the price? +
At $7,999, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in passmark.
Is Threadripper Pro 7995WX worth the price? +
At $10,000, Threadripper Pro 7995WX delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in multi.
Does Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX or Threadripper Pro 7995WX last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.